Coroner urges winery alcohol policy review after fatal Tasman crash

Thursday 11 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 11 Sep 2025, 5:00am

A coroner has advised wineries to strengthen alcohol policies following the 2022 death of Daniel Oyaga in Mapua, Tasman. Mr Oyaga died after losing control of his vehicle while speeding and being more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit following after-work drinks.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 11 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Tasman winery worker’s fatal crash prompts coroner’s warning on alcohol policies (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 11 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Winery worker died in fatal crash after casual drinks with staff (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 11 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Tasman winery worker was drunk, speeding before fatal crash, says coroner (opens in new tab)